Courses
Discover our sailing courses for children, teenagers and adults.
- Starting: September 2023
- Wednesdays/Saturdays
- 2.5 hours
- Level: Improver
- Members only
This course is aimed at those sailors who have successfully completed level 1. Sailors will sail on our single handed or double handed boats which will be assigned by the coach according to their weight and level. They will continue building on the foundations of sailing such as the points of sail, posture and balance.
- Starting: 1st October 2023
- Sunday 9am - 12pm
- 5 sessions of 3 Hours
- Level: Beginner
- Members Only
This course follows on from the Sportmalta Introduction to Sailing/Level 1.
Sailors will spend most of the sessions on single or double handed dinghies learning how to tack, gybe and follow a course around the marks.
- Starting: September 2023
- Friday 4-7pm, Saturday 8.30am - 12.30pm
- 3/4 hours
- Level: N/A
- Members only
We aim to build confidence and competence in young sailors. During this course, we build on foundations and develop new skills so that the sailors feel comfortable and in control in their boats in a variety of conditions. Sailors will have a solid grounding in the sport and the tools they need to
pursue it further, in whatever capacity they choose.
- Starting: Ongoing
- Sundays 9am -12pm
- 3 hours
- Level: Advanced
- Members only, recommended by coach or assessment
This programme is aimed at sailors who wish to get the most advanced sailing experience from the club. It is aimed for sailors who have been sailing with the club for some time and wish to improve their skills. Sessions last 3 hours and mostly take place outside Marsamxett harbour. Sailors can use their own boat or use the club's toppers.
- Starting: Ongoing
- Thursday, Sunday
- 2.5/3 hours
- Level: Intermediate
- Members only
The adult intermediate course acts as a fun, relaxed way for adults to improve their sailing. An opportunity to spend time on the water and to practice and gain confidence in the boat. This course is open to Vikings members only.
- Starting: Ongoing
- Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
- 2.5/3 hours
- Level: Intermediate
- 8+ years. Members only
The Optimist Intermediate programme is open to kids who have completed the Sportmalta level two course. It offers young sailors an opportunity to have fun playing games on the water and to get better at sailing, and for both parents and kids to become involved with the community of the club.